Lemont Water And Sewer Rates Increase 5 Percent On May 1

LEMONT, IL — The Village of Lemont will apply a 5 percent increase to water and sewer rates, effective May 1.

The Village said it implemented a new rate structure in February 2024, "to promote water conservation, a bimonthly base fee, and a single water/sewer rate for commercial users."

"This, along with the continued senior citizen discount will assure us that the water and sewer fund remains financially healthy while we continually maintain this infrastructure through user fees," the Village said. "It is important to know that Lemont’s water/sewer bills are the lowest in the region and have the most generous senior discount in place."

Currently, the residential (bi-monthly) base fee for 0-4,000 gallons is $50.13 for non-seniors and $25.06 for seniors. On May 1, the non-senior fee will be $52.16 for non-seniors and $26.31 for seniors.

Every 1,000 gallons between 4,001 and 18,000 gallons currently costs $8.85 for non-seniors and $.43 for seniors. Effective May 1, it will be $9.29 for non-seniors and $4.65 for seniors.

The sewer rate base fee is $45 for non-seniors and $22.50 for seniors. As of May 1, it will be $47.25 for non-seniors and $23.63 for seniors.

Senior citizen discounts are available to residents at age 65.

The full rate structure can be seen on the Village website.